running shoes? help please

[cmillett]

ok guys i need to know from some of you runners what are some of the best brand od running shoes?
the reason i ask is that i'm a fire fighter and i'm in the middle of transferring to a new ***t. and i've got to get ready for the 1 1/2mile run in 12 min.s.
well i'm 5'7'' and 210 lbs. not fat,and i'm also a powerlifter,and also have a serious problem with shin splents,so that is why i asked.

[longtom74]

nike shox!!! expensive but the best shoe i've ever run with for distance. I 've competing in track and field for 9 years and shox are the best Ive ever had for road work. Wish i had them back then. NB's are great but wont last as long.

[Renesis]

Shox are real comfortable, but look it up they are often reviewed as terrible running shoes because of how high they are (tendency to roll your ankle very easily). I never run with those things anymore as I have rolled my ankle quite a few times with them as well. I go with puma/adidas running style shoes, but nothing with a high platform in the back.

[perfectbeast2001]

asics make running specific shoes and will fit shoe to an individuals foot based on wether you are a pronator ect ect (run on the ouside of foot or use more toe than heel). Go to a specialist running shop for fitting and test drive!

[TR'05]

^^What PB said. I went to a runner's store, the told me what I needed, showed me what to choose.

I would never wear anything other than Asics, again.

[longtom74]

The issue i had with Asics was the durability issues. Its like the dissolved in water with me. They were light and comfortable. Addidas are bulletproof but you need the right fit

[StoneGRMI]

Brooks running shoes are by far the best I've ever used. Get them fitted at a running specific store as well.